Terrorism

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) combines the efforts of what had previously been over 100 different government agencies that had been charged with various aspects of protecting the...

Whether you believe the 911 conspiracy or not, polls show at least fifty percent of Americans now believe the US government had some type of involvement, or advanced knowledge of the attacks. Many...

Making children aware of disaster management can help them remain calm and safe during a catastrophic event. You can do this by reviewing the types of disasters faced in your area, discussing the...

Security system reform is a mandated policy organized by a number of nations worldwide. The function of the reform is to bring failed states and isolated nations into the world community with...

The internet movie Zeitgeist has taken the country by storm in the last several months. The movie is a revelation about how the average citizen is being controlled by religion, government and the...

In the past few years, the internet movie September Clues has been gaining a lot of notoriety. September Clues is a film that exposes some of the evidence that points to the terrorist attacks on...

The internet movie Loose Change has been a phenomenon for the past several years. It has become one of the most downloaded movies in the history of the internet and now it is being released into...

Throughout the late 20th century and into the 21st century, psychologists and counselors have attempted to identify the early warning signs of school violence. According to the Safe and Responsive...

Until the early 1950s, how mankind inherited traits was a mystery to science. Today, most people are at least aware of DNA testing and fingerprinting, especially since almost all paternity tests...

The terrorist attacks carried out on September 11, 2001, devastated the U.S. and the world. Lives were lost. Fear abounded, and the symbol of a city had been destroyed. In addition to the...

Since September 11, 2001, our country has lived in fear that another 9/11 bombing could take place. The government has, in fact, foiled a number of attempts ... recently in several major cities...

Homeland security refers to the U.S. agency that's responsible for protecting the United States from threats against the nation. Before Sept. 11, 2001, homeland security issues were handled by...

Receiving a thoughtful care package from home while stationed in Iraq is a great delight for a Marine. Even in the age of email and electronic communication, there is something special about a...

September 11th is a day of mourning for all of the loss that our country and the world faced on that horrible day. September 11th is a time for reflection of our lives and our freedom. Having...

When you witness a crime or you are a victim, you will have to be prepared when you call the police. They are going to ask you for the specific details of the crime. They want to know: Who, what,...

In recent decades there have been a number of terrorist attacks in the United States and abroad, and many have died and suffered as a result. While no other attack has been quite as catastrophic...

The Military Commissions Act of 2006 is a law passed by Congress just before the midterm election recess that addresses the legal framework used to try enemy combatants in the Global War on...

In modern times we have so many sources of information. There is T.V., radio, the Internet, newspapers, books and the list goes on. This how to will help you think for yourself and not let others...

In this day of Terrorism and rogue nations, its important understand the military jargon or terms determining the threat level to the United States from foreign terrorist or nation states. Prior...

Many of us still remember where we were the day the World Trade Center fell. Now, we can the remember the World Trade Center where we are. In honor of 9/11, as well as the added bonus of having a...

In 2002, President Bush authorized a Homeland Security Advisory System that included a color-coded warning system. Although each color has explanations made for public action, its main purpose is...

The majority of famous hijackings have been politically motivated, although the profit motive has been behind some seizures. Many take-overs have involved airplanes, enabled by lax security...

The causes of suicide bombing lie in group dynamics. The public usually attributes suicide bombing to individuals with terrorist mentalities. In reality, suicide bombing results from interactions...

People can and will survive after a disaster whether it be war, famine, or even another Great Depression. Life may drastically change quickly but with a little knowledge, you can survive and...

Most people think of the Irish Republican Army, or IRA, as the militant organization that began a violent campaign in the late 1960s to end British rule over Northern Ireland and unite the...

The Ku Klux Klan, which also refers to itself as The Knights Party, is a "white pride" organization that claims to represent what it refers to as "White Christian America." The Klan is actually a...

Terrorist attacks, such as those on Sept. 11, 2001, have political and economic ramifications that are often felt around the world. Because passenger airlines have been, and continue to be, the...

Polygraphs, popularly known as "lie detectors," use contact sensors to monitor a subject's blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rhythm and temperature. This is done to collect data on a...

We live in uncertain times. It seems wise, in this day and age, to follow the Boy Scout motto and 'Be prepared.' Personal readiness and basic survival equipment doesn't have to cost a fortune. By...

Many big cities and smaller towns have SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) teams within their police departments. Large cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Dallas have highly...

The U.S. Border Patrol is a relatively new and somewhat controversial organization that is part of Homeland Security. Those who work for the group, known as border patrol agents, are given the job...

Terrorism has accomplished its task of terrorising the world. it is always advisable to be prepared for an unprecedented attack.

Pirates have a long history of violence and ship thievery. The height of piracy took place between the 16th and 19th centuries, when vessels traveling between Europe and the New World were...

They will call you a terrorist. They will call you a madman (or woman). They will say it can't be done, but you know better. Now, I'm not talking about taking over a few dinky little countries or...

A wire tap is any clandestine monitoring of a phone call. It is called a tap because, before digital telephone switching, you would have to physically tap into the phone line at the box. Although...

A survival kit is just that, something that will allow you to survive. It's not for comfort or amusement, leave your fuzzy slippers at home! A survival kit is packed with essential items that...

In 2005, Israeli critical care specialists came up with a list of tips on how to best help terrorist attack victims. The article, published in Medical News Today (Weiss, et. al. 01 July 2005), the...

The Branch Davidian compound was the setting for one of the most controversial sieges and attacks involving a religious group. The 51-day siege, followed by the final confrontation, caused the...

The Lockerbie Air Disaster, also known as the Lockerbie Bombing, etched itself into the minds of the Scottish and American people in 1988, and its impact were felt throughout the international...

The 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan is one of those key historic events that is not very widely understood (or even remembered), but has had a key role in shaping our world. It not only set...

Nuclear weapons are monstrous in nature, capable of wiping out huge populations with a destructive blast. The intense dispersion of radiation ensues and eliminates most forms of life in the blast...

The Federal Civil Defense Administration was created in early 1950 in response to the successful atomic bomb explosion of the USSR. The FCDA mission was to prepare America for the possibility of...

When your child is sent overseas to Iraq, a huge piece of your heart goes along, too. It is gut-wrenching, no doubt about it but it is possible to find solace instead of constant fear and worry.

Stalking is a frightening phenomenon in our society today. Anyone can be stalked, and anyone can be a stalker. Obsessive behavior can turn nasty, dangerous and illegal. In our free society, it is...

Every year I think about that tragic day when I sat watching the planes dive into the Twin Towers and the aftermath of it all. This year I created a video with Darryl Worley's song “Have You...

Globalization and tumultuous economic conditions create an international climate where assassination isn't reserved for diplomats or politicians. Protecting yourself from assassination becomes...

Since its first use in 1945, the atomic bomb has been something to fear. In all likelihood you will never come across an atomic bomb nearing detonation, and there is an even smaller possibility...

As terrorism becomes a way of life in many parts of the world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the prospect of an attack upon your nation. Preventing terrorism requires an active commitment to...

Every now and again a government entity feels the need to extract information out of people it has arrested or captured. Moralities aside, there are several proven methods to making a detainee talk.

Whether you're a Republican or Democrat, there are many bipartisan opportunities to support the war on terrorism through the contribution of money, goods or your time as a volunteer. By educating...